Congratulations to the staff and writers of University News, UMKC’s independent student newspaper!  The Missouri College Media Association conference took place on April 7, 2018, and the UNews took home TEN awards.

The UNews received an honorable mention for best overall newspaper and second place for best website.

In addition, 8 individual pieces were recognized:

• Melissa Wharton: second place for best news writing (“I Want to be a Teacher” Education Majors Lose Out on Credit Hours and Thousands of Dollars)
• Sam Danley: second place for best feature writing (UMKC student stuck overseas amidst international controversy)
• Zach Linhares: second place for best in-depth news reporting (UMKC officials investigating alleged sexual assault)
• Sam Danley: second place for best entertainment review (“Stupid Fucking Bird” might just leave you speechless)
• Luke McKiddy: third place for best editorial writing (I was part of the problem)
• Sam Danley: honorable mention for best editorial writing (You can’t rain on RuPaul’s parade)
• Emily Park: honorable mention for best investigative reporting (OPA flaw displaces students and costs UMKC millions)
• Julia Martin: honorable mention for best entertainment review (Loving Vincent: The paintings of Vincent van Gogh come to life)

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1. “I Want to be a Teacher” | Education Majors Lose Out on Credit Hours and Thousands of Dollars – Melissa Wharton says:

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